Human Resources Coordinator

Looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and people? With an almost year-round beautiful blue sky and a scenic mountain backdrop, HSPPR is a nonprofit animal shelter serving El Paso, Pueblo, and Douglas Counties as well as the City of Centennial in the colorful State of Colorado. We employ a total of 200+ employees. We are an organization that celebrates and prioritizes diversity and inclusion. HSPPR welcomes you to apply for this exciting opportunity at our socially conscious organization.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Coordinator supports the Human Resources department in HSPPR's mission-driven, animal welfare nonprofit environment. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate employee records, assisting with recruitment for a wide range of positions-including animal care, field services, veterinary, and administrative roles-and supporting employee engagement initiatives that promote morale, connection, and compassion resilience. The HR Coordinator serves as a welcoming point of contact for employees while upholding confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Employee Records & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential employee personnel records in compliance with organization, state, and federal requirements.
• Enter, update, and audit employee data in the HRIS with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Process and file HR documentation including new hire paperwork, job changes, leaves, and separations.
• Support compliance with record retention, confidentiality, and internal policies.

Recruiting & Hiring Support

• Assist the HR Generalist with recruitment and hiring activities for diverse nonprofit roles, including animal care, animal control, veterinary services, and administrative positions.
• Coordinate communication with candidates and hiring managers.
• Conduct initial phone screenings to assess qualifications, availability, and alignment with the organization's mission and values.
• Support job postings, applicant tracking, and recruitment reporting.
• Assist with onboarding activities to help new team members feel welcomed and connected to the mission.
• Coordinate New Hire Orientation activities, including presenter schedules, employee scheduling, and lunch.

Employee Engagement & "Social Squad" Coordination

• Support employee engagement and morale initiatives that recognize the emotionally demanding nature of animal welfare work.
• Coordinate logistics for employee events, recognition activities, trainings, and celebrations.
• Actively participate in or support the organization's "Social Squad" or employee engagement committee.
• Assist with communication and promotion of engagement activities across departments and shifts.

General HR & Mission Support

• Serve as a point of contact for routine HR questions and provide excellent internal customer service.
• Assist employees with navigating HR processes in a supportive and respectful manner.
• Provide administrative support for HR projects, audits, and initiatives.
• Represent the organization's values of compassion, teamwork, and respect in all interactions.

Other

• Commitment to the mission, values, goals and success of HSPPR.
• Appropriately documents observed animal behaviors utilizing objective language as required in relevant procedures and/or policies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Duties

None

Material and Equipment Directly Used

• Various computers with Windows software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and animal shelter software such as Chameleon.
• Various office equipment such as faxes, telephones, printers, scanners and copy machines.
• HRIS and ATS software

Physical Demands

• Regularly sits at computer station, in shared office environment.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, push, and pull a minimum of thirty pounds (30#) with reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to be on feet for extended periods of time.
• Typically stands, bends, stoops and crouches.
• Consistently exposed to animals in the workplace and animal allergens under conditions with limited alternatives available.
• Periodically drives an HSPPR Vehicle to perform duties

Schedule Requirements

• Five eight-hour shifts – Tuesday through Saturday
• Must be available evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Workplace Type

• Fully on-site

Education/Experience Necessary

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage empathetically with staff.
• Ability to support employees working in high-stress, emotionally challenging roles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS and ATS systems (or ability to learn).
• Alignment with the organization's mission and commitment to animal welfare.

Education and Experience

• Able to effectively read, write, interpret, communicate, perform basic problem solving, and perform basic math as commonly expected from completion of a High School Diploma or GED

• Associate's degree or coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• One to two years of administrative or human resources experience preferred.
• Experience in a nonprofit, animal welfare, veterinary, or field services environment is a plus.

** Applications accepted until: Monday, February 23, 2026, or until position is filled **

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer comprehensive benefits to our full-time staff.

Benefits include:

Health Insurance ~~ 401K with employer matching up to 4% of salary ~~ Dental and vision Plans ~~ Supplemental Group Life Insurance ~~ Short and long term disability Insurance ~~ Paid time off ~~ Holidays ~~ Direct Deposit ~~ Personal Pet Perks ~~ Wellness Programs ~~ Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of employment

The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer. To learn more about this program, go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/.

The core values of the staff unite us and guide us to provide the best service to the animals in our care, our organization, and our community.

Core Values Statements-

• Compassion: We believe that animals matter. We are committed to treating animals and people with kindness, respect and compassion.
• Stewardship: We are accountable and transparent in our actions and in the use of our resources to build trust in those we serve.
• Integrity: We believe we can make the greatest impact by staying true to our mission, always doing what is best for the animals and people of our community, and by standing united in our decisions.
• Excellence: We are passionate about our mission, and strive for excellence through continual learning, innovation and the development of our board, staff and volunteers.
• Collaboration: We seek strategic partnerships and alliances to advance the welfare and protection of animals and people.
• Service: We exist to serve our communities and operate with this commitment to serve as front and center in all we do.

As a condition of employment with HSPPR, you will be required to authorize HSPPR and ProScreening to conduct a background check before confirming an employment start date. The background check will include a criminal investigation, verification of citizenship/immigration status, and a motor vehicle record. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that any offers of employment will be contingent upon completion of the background check to the satisfaction of HSPPR.

In consideration of any offers of employment made as a result of your interest in this position, by applying for this position, you hereby waive any and all claims that you may have against HSPPR for invasion of privacy in respect to drug testing and background checks as listed above.